Summary

HVED is seeking a talented and motivated full-time Special Education Teacher to work in the SAIL Program. The SAIL  program is located in Kellogg, Minnesota and provides services and support to Kindergarten through High School students during the school day.

Description

Qualifications:

  • Minnesota licensure in Special Education licensure required
  • Successful experience as a Special Education Teacher required 
  • Experience and knowledge of writing, monitoring, and implementing IEPs strongly preferred 
  • Experience in developing and implementing a variety of behavior strategies and interventions for effective programming
  • Maintain certification in Safety Care, training provided by the district  

Competencies:

  • Must possess the knowledge of MN standards and options for achieving those standards
  • Must possess strong written and verbal communication skills to parents, students, staff, and administrators 
  • Ability to work with a team of professionals to meet the needs of students
  • Ability to collaborate with and provide direction to paraprofessionals
  • Proficient in meeting deadlines and managing daily record keeping

Responsibilities Include (but not limited to): 

  • Accountable for facilitating learning, academic achievement and personal development by providing instruction to children and adolescents
  • Conduct assessments as part of the special education evaluation process: academic, observations and Functional Behavioral Assessments
  • Provide case management for students and maintain student records of services provided 
  • Participates in IEP and in-take meetings
  • Utilizes technology to facilitate learning
  • Understands and implements the varying learning styles and the needs of a diverse student population
  • Develop and implement positive behavior and social skills curriculum
  • Performs other related duties as assigned 

Employment Start Date: 

  • SY 2024-2025

Travel Requirements:

  • Minimum travel requirements 

Working Conditions:

  • Office, lifting, sitting, standing, pushing, pulling, keyboarding, etc.
  • Ability to lift 50 pounds.
  • Ability to tolerate sudden jarring movement.
  • Work occasionally requires exposure to outdoor weather conditions and exposure to bloodborne pathogens and may require wearing of personal protective equipment.
  • Locations are generally moderately noisy.

Salary/Benefits:  

  • $52,443 – $85,862 based on years of experience and credentials. 

FLSA Status: Exempt